As a revolver and 'glock' guy...I really don't mess around all that much with other manufacturer's designs (except a few Sigs and HK's) but I had an opportunity to shoot a co-worker's S&W Shield 9mm yesterday and was quite impressed with it's handling (aka 'fit-n-feel') in my small grip...it's design shape was comfortable...and. most-importantly, it's accuracy...which was 1 ragged hole at 15' with 7 of the first 8 shots (I did drop the first 1 below the 'X' about 2") but the next 7 shots were just to the left of the 'X' in between the '9' and '8' on the round target. For such a short-barreled pistol, I was quite impressed with it's accuracy. It was new to him and, after the sights were adjusted a small bit, the accuracy to the 'X' was quite impressive and repetative.
However, being a 'revolver' guy...and mainly a '.45' guy, when it come to sem-autos with the Glock 30 SF and Glock 36 (my EDC) are my two favorites, I'm wondering how much difference (I understand there's some design and size differences between the Shield 9mm and .40 vs the Shield in .45 acp) there really is? I'm heading back out today to see if I can find a Shield in .45 acp and, possibly, procure one?
I know that the largest magazine for the Shield .45 is a 7-round magazine and that it's a bit wider than the 9mm....but is it that much bigger?
Does anyone own a Shield in .45 acp? Has anyone shot one? Does anyone have any specific concerns regarding the Shield in .45 acp...jamming issues...feed issues...certain ammo not digested well...etc.?
What are your thoughts regarding a Shield in .45 acp...handling...accuracy...etc.?
However, being a 'revolver' guy...and mainly a '.45' guy, when it come to sem-autos with the Glock 30 SF and Glock 36 (my EDC) are my two favorites, I'm wondering how much difference (I understand there's some design and size differences between the Shield 9mm and .40 vs the Shield in .45 acp) there really is? I'm heading back out today to see if I can find a Shield in .45 acp and, possibly, procure one?
I know that the largest magazine for the Shield .45 is a 7-round magazine and that it's a bit wider than the 9mm....but is it that much bigger?
Does anyone own a Shield in .45 acp? Has anyone shot one? Does anyone have any specific concerns regarding the Shield in .45 acp...jamming issues...feed issues...certain ammo not digested well...etc.?
What are your thoughts regarding a Shield in .45 acp...handling...accuracy...etc.?